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2008 Regional Conference - A New Vision
By
Jay M. Woodward
Pony Express Editor
On January 24-25, Northeast Region Royal Rangers held its 18th Annual Leaders Conference at the Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Conference’s theme was “Great Father, Great Son!“ For the previous 17 years, the annual conference was held in Falling Waters, West Virginia, but the Regional Staff decided to take a step of faith and embrace a change. As a result, a near-record 355 commanders and spouses turned out for this important weekend of fellowship, training, and drawing closer to the Lord. From Northern New England, eight leaders made the journey to the Conference, bringing with them a full-fledged winter scene, to help promote Maine Yukon Day and Winter National Training Camp (WNTC). The facility proved to be a big change from the previous location. As District Commander/ Regional Public Relations Coordinator Jerry Love observed, “The facilities were good…..the rooms were great, the food was good, and overall, it was a huge step up.”
Change is in the Air
Imagine a world where everything always stays the same, because that’s the only place where a world like that exists (Bob Briner). A new day often calls for a new strategy, a new shape, a whole new approach. Royal Rangers has changed tremendously over the past several years and recently we even had a change in national leadership. The Regional Conference has been held for 17 consecutive years at Potomac Park Camp in Falling Waters, WV. We have had some great conferences and God has blessed – but “Change is in the air”!
This year’s conference will be held at the Lehigh Valley Conference Center in Bethlehem, PA (near Allentown) on January 25-26, 2008. We are excited to offer the conference at a location that is more central to our region with improved facilities and accommodations. We are also honored to have our new National Commander, Doug Marsh as our guest speaker.
Change is exciting and sometimes takes a leap of faith. We trust that you will make plans to be with us as we take this leap for the Glory of God! You will receive valuable training, experience fellowship with others and grow closer to the Lord. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2008.
A World Class Event - 2007 Regional Commanders’ Conference
By Commander Jay M. Woodward, Pony Express Editor